1.5 REPORTED SPEECH [ IMPERATIVE SENTENCE ]

 

1.5 REPORTED SPEECH
Imperative Sentence 
(Command / Request / Advice)

            An imperative sentence is a type of sentence that gives a command or makes a request. It typically takes the form of a subject-fewer verb, and the tone is often forceful, direct, and commanding. Basically, the subject will be “you” and it is not written in the sentence, but it remains in understood condition. On the other hand, such sentences imply someone to order, to request, or to advise.

Example for (command / order)

Manager said to him, “stop! The work immediately.”
Reported Speech : Manager ordered him to stop the work immediately.

Example for Request

Student said to the teacher, “Sir Please! Explain the sum once again.”
Reported Speech : Student requested the teacher to explain the sum once again.

Example for Advise

Doctor said, “Don’t smoke hereafter!”
Reported Speech : Doctor advised not to smoke thereafter.

 

GENERAL RULE FOR CHANGING REPORTED SPEECH IN IMPERATIVE SENTENCE

v Reporting verb “(ordered / requested / advised)” should use according to the sentence 

    forms.

v Remove comma and quote marks

v the conjunction “to” should use after the reporting verb

v Omit any expression words like please, sir, oh if any…

v After the conjunction the imperative sentence will be followed without any change in    

    their forms.

v If the reporting sentence starts with negative word, the negative word “not” should be 

    placed before the conjunction.
v Change the pronoun and adverbial words (refer the chart given below)

CHANGE ADVERBIAL WORDS

 VIDEO REFERENCE

 ENGLISH : https://youtu.be/7sR8os3uz3E?feature=shared

 TAMIL : https://youtu.be/3FT7lTV_ue0?feature=shared